Registration open for Aftermarket 101
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Registration open for Aftermarket 101 MIDLAND, Mich. — Registration is now open for Aftermarket 101, a two-day introduction to the automotive aftermarket industry. “Students who attend this class will develop a firm knowledge of the breadth, depth, and scope of the Automotive Aftermarket including channels of retail, e-commerce and traditional distribution, sales development skills and opportunities, current and future industry trends, a brief introduction to heavy-duty segment, and the opportunities and challenges facing our service dealers,�?? stated Dr. Thomas Litzinger, executive director of the University of Aftermarket, Northwood University. This year’s Aftermarket 101 programming will cover: • An overview of industry basics, channels and terminology, presented by Ted Hughes, Aftermarket Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA) executive director. • A discussion about major industry players, presented by Roy Kent, executive vice president of business development, member support and strategy for Federated Auto Parts. • An introduction to the heavy-duty side of the industry by Tinna Hubbard, president and CEO of HDA Truck Pride. • Structures and trends of retail and traditional distribution, presented by AWDA’s Ted Hughes. • How to develop a professional sales network, presented by Malcolm Sissmore, Borg Warner’s vice president of sales and marketing for the North American aftermarket. • Service dealer challenges and opportunities, presented by Jeff Kruse, former executive vice president and chief evangelist for Belle Tire Distributors Inc. “This is a fantastic event for new hires in the automotive industry, from manufacturing and warehouse distribution to retail,�?? Litzinger stated. The event will be held April 5-6 at Fisher Auto Parts, 24701 Hallwood Court, Farmington Hills, Michigan. The cost is $1,150 per attendee, and they will earn 1.5 continuing education units (CEUs) toward their Automotive Aftermarket Professional (AAP, MAAP) professional designation. To register, visit https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUTkW9MlCeYh1-2B4SB8XzhSsDIz6Fsbp0YP9xGP-2F45VB3X1t-2FvCkkTKNRa0sDwmgc53g-3D-3DkHi0_kfytytOqXJMoRhb2oyNeM-2FcljueGrqKFILtw-2BUtBDCZc-2B7jSduJFzsW9AulIlN6LstdX7xxdwiKAV3YjflfpWRVZpIWV4AE72tNoDaxJEdCJqOuV0ohvJRBc5dOY6xyU6Q8TwRs-2FEM7MT5WwCRq-2FYYExVbfTZfmEBm-2BLQr050Q1Jj-2BceTdUSss0Y0hLIQpUKgq0XlyTgQlQuqwCOzAX9qDrP-2FPKIcXCGN5VNRbueQ4KiwAEOjlzxw930ickkskcGviqY-2BxJ653YYwtDdkWe6R2WJG12m5NFMC0x8lHIhmWat83PqbtCr75Gvx5-2FWs6oKY82-2FpjXuetmNk86n9pjjv9-2BoUxYiXYEDjPRbKQfmErQ-3D Image Pictured: The entrance to the Sloan Family Building for Aftermarket Studies at Northwood University. 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